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Hassan: Operating by showdown must end in DC

Published On: Oct 17 2013 11:11:37 AM EDT

CONCORD, N.H. -

New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan said she's pleased Congress finally reached an agreement to end the federal government shutdown, but she said the shutdown caused real harm to New Hampshire's families and economy.

Hassan said the days of Washington operating by showdown must end. She said the uncertainty caused by each successive confrontation hurts the economy and puts senseless strain on families.

The government has reopened its doors after a battle-weary Congress approved a bipartisan measure to end a 16-day partial shutdown and avert the possibility of an economy-jarring default on U.S. obligations.

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